The British Virgin Island Fraternity of Health Practitioners has welcomed 11 newly graduated Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians to join the territory’s artillery of emergency care professionals. The new graduates emerged from the second cohort of trainees to pursue this course of education provided through a joint collaboration between the BVI Health … Continued
The OneMart Superstore in Fat Hog’s Bay is open and ready to serve residents of the East End/Long Look Community, and the wider Virgin Islands with the promise of upholding and improving on the good name of service that the OneMart name has built in the territory. The Superstore is the second of its kind … Continued
The public is invited to come out and support Mrs. British Virgin Islands Dr. Arliene T. Penn on Sunday, August 7 where, through the W.I.N Foundation and WINBVI Organisation, she will officially launch her song titled “Reclaiming Me”. The launch will be held at Myetts Chill Zone in the Cyril B. Romney Pier Park from … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has completed a successful visit to the United Kingdom (UK) where he met with officials and the VI team who are participating in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Premier visited the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham where he was able to tour the facilities, … Continued
Chief Fire Officer of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service, Mr. Zebalon McLean is urging the public to remain vigilant when engaging in activities on, in and around the Territory’s waters as the VI observes “World Drowning Prevention Day.” Chief McLean said, “It is important to note that drowning can happen quickly and silently. … Continued
In their historic debut game for Great Britain, Darier “Dee” Malone and Claury “Clo” Scatliffe both enjoyed a victory in the opening game of the 2022 European Baseball Championships in France. The team sailed past their opponent the Czech Republic, 27-10, with Scatliffe as the starting pitcher and Malone at 3rd base. Pitching for 2 innings, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association has marked this year’s August Tuesday races as a total success, characterised by a smooth running of activities and encouraging turnout. In an interview with 284News, BVI Horse Owners Association President Lesmore Smith said, “ It was a great turn out. I can’t give you exactly how much … Continued
Claury “Clo” Scatliffe and Darier “Dee” Malone will be making their baseball debuts on Wednesday, August 3, as the Great Britain team gears up for their first game of the 2022 Women’s European Baseball Championship in France. Scatliffe and Malone both landed safely in Montpellier, France, and have been putting in their final training preparations … Continued
Hurdler Kyron McMaster and sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite are through to the finals and semifinals of their respective events at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Running in round 1 of heat 2 of the Men’s 400 Hurdles event on Tuesday, defending champion McMaster finished second with a time of 49.78 seconds, to automatically qualify for the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association will host 5 memorial races this August Tuesday, in recognition of the contributions of several “fallen soldiers” who have contributed to horse racing in the BVI in various capacities. In an interview with 284News, President of the BVI Horse Owners Association Lesmore Smith explained that the races will … Continued
